Create Your First Pipeline in Microsoft Fabric
Learn how to get started with a Microsoft Fabric pipeline.
2023-08-02
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Articles
Modifying MySQL data from within Python
In the previous article in this series, I introduced you to how to access MySQL data from within a Python script. The article described how to use the MySQL Connector to establish a connection with a database and then retrieve data through that connection. In this article, I continue the discussion by demonstrating how to insert, update, and delete data in a MySQL database, again working with Python and the MySQL Connector.
2023-08-02
PASS Data Community Summit 2023
Check out the full details for this year's Pre-Cons and Learning Pathways, and find out why some of our speakers are particularly excited for what’s in store this year. If you’re not already on the mailing list, sign up now and be the first to know all Summit 2023 updates.
2023-08-02
How to Change the SQL Server Database Owner
Discover the importance of database ownership in SQL Server and learn the process of changing database owner using SQL Server Management Studio or ALTER AUTHORIZATION statement
2023-07-31
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Installing SQL Server Integration Services
You're tasked with installing SSIS as part of a SQL Server installation or adding it to an existing one and would like a step by step guide showing how to install it.
2023-07-31
The Hidden Impact of Microsoft Defender for Azure SQL
A problem with the configuration of Microsoft Defender caused all activity on the server to get delayed.
2023-07-28
6,387 reads
Best Practices for Google Cloud Security
Security is a concern whether it be on-premises or cloud-native. Google Cloud offers many products and services including SQL Server. What are some of the security controls that should be considered when using Google Cloud services?
2023-07-28
How to Make Database Changes Without Breaking Everything
You’ve got an existing application with a database back end. You’re thinking about changing the database, and you don’t wanna break stuff.
2023-07-28
What is OneLake in Microsoft Fabric?
Get ready to be blown away! The highly anticipated Microsoft Build in May 2023 has finally unveiled its latest and greatest creation: the incredible Microsoft Fabric - an unparalleled Data Intelligence platform that is guaranteed to revolutionize the tech world! fig 1: OneLake for all Data One of the most exciting things in Fabric I […]
2023-07-26
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GENERATE_SERIES: My new go-to to build sets
I have come across a lot of use cases for manufacturing rows on the fly, aside from the common goal of populating a large data set such as a numbers or calendar table. A few favorites include building sample data, pivoting an unknown number of columns, data extrapolation, and filling gaps in date or time ranges.
2023-07-26
Blogs
Claude AI Convinced Me Not to Build an iPad App
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Forums
Data Warehouse Toolkit meets Star Schema: The Complete Reference
Is there a good syllabus for reading these two together? (Yes, it's called the...
GPX distance and time analysis in SQL Server
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The DBA is Dead; Long Live the DBA
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Question of the Day
Changing the AG Listener
In SQL Server 2025, if I want to remove an IP from a listener, what do I do?
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